NXP AN11515 BGU6005/N2 GNSS LNA Evaluation Board Application Note

NXP Semiconductors

Brand: NXP
Category: sensor
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 17
File format: PDF
File size: 312 KB
Published: 19 May, 2014
Updated: 25 September, 2023
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About this manual

This document provides an application note for the NXP BGU6005/N2 GNSS Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) Evaluation Board (EVB). It details the board's design, which utilizes the BGU6005/N2 LNA, a matching inductor, and a decoupling capacitor to evaluate the performance of the GNSS receiver in mobile applications. The note highlights key specifications such as a gain of 17.5 dB and a noise figure of 0.85 dB.

What's inside

Introduction
General description
BGU6005/N2 GNSS LNA evaluation board
Application Circuit
PCB Layout
Bill of materials
Required Equipment
Connections and setup

Specifications

Gain	17.5 dB
Noise figure	0.85 dB
Current consumption	5.2 mA
Operating voltage	1.5 V to 3.1 V
Operating frequency	1575.42 MHz
Package	SOT886

Frequently asked questions

How do I enable the BGU6005/N2 on the evaluation board?

Connect jumper JU1 between the Vcc terminal of the evaluation board and the Ven pin of the BGU6005/N2.

What is the recommended inductor for the evaluation board?

The Murata LQW15 series inductor with a value of 5.6 nH is recommended to achieve the best noise performance.

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